Re: Shiloh....updates on surgery 3

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Hi Shiloh!

I'm sorry to hear that you're going to need more surgery. I never

had genio so I couldn't comment on what it's like to have genio and

upper vs just upper. I think you should go with the genio. I don't

think you're being vain. If you're not happy with the way your chin

looks then no matter how perfect your bite is, you'll never be 100%

satisfied with the results. From what others have reported from

genio, the recovery/pain from it have been minimal compared to the

jaw surgery. You might as well get it done all at once.

You asked in another post about numbness. I also had lower and upper

done separately (but planned like that beforehand). I did have

numbness from the upper surgery (upper lips all the way up to my

eyes) but it only lasted a few months. I still have numbness on my

chin and lower lips 17 months after the lower surgery but I have

tinglies so someday that sensation should come back too. Even if it

doesn't, it's no big deal since I've gotten used to it.

I hope you have a smooth and uneventful orthognathic journey this

time.

> Hi All,

> Long time no post, however I've been busy I guess - Feb in Canada!

>

> Have second appointment with surgeon tomorrow for my uppers.

> He agreed that doing the lower jaw only was too conservative but

> that it was not NOT I repeat any relapse. I also go back to see

my

> ortho who am I sure will be happy for repeat business!

>

> However I have my second appointment and I am probably going to

get

> into braces again this summer - UGH and another surgery in a year

or

> so.

>

> However I need some moral support on asking for the genio. I

don't

> want it more prominent just ON CENTRE.

>

> I am feeling so vain about this.

>

> Any suggestions?

> SHiloh